Using 360 technology in a haunting, cinematic VR video, the event plunges visitors deep into 19th century Edinburgh, where Howison is about to be publicly dissected, much to the delight of a zealous audience eager to see this barbaric murderer torn into pieces.

Edward Evans, General Manager at The Edinburgh Dungeon, said: “The story of John Howison is equally appalling and fascinating.

“Virtual Reality is a natural fit for horror, and as users come face to face with our Anatomist and realise they are about to be cut up on the table – let’s just say it’s not a video for the squeamish..

“We believe this is the first time VR has been used from the eyes of the ‘victim’, so we will have a first aider on hand to assist if anyone finds the whole experience a bit too much!”